Mirror Ideas
11-23-2009, 06:59 PM
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Mirror Ideas
I am 6'6" tall and fairly wide in the shoulders, I can not get my mirrors high or wide enough to see without ducking. I know I should run fast enough not to need them but in fender to bumper traffic they would be nice. Anyone changed out mirrors for better visability?
11-28-2009, 12:59 PM
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I have been considering some mirror extenders; these genmar folks make some.
http://www.zianet.com/genmar/
I have a similar problem but not as extreme, as I pull in an elbow and move around a small bit and I can see behind through one mirror. I think just about everyone has some level of issues with the stock mirrors.
On another note, I used to love having my mirrors mounted to the handlebars on my first bike. Especially at stop lights I could turn the handle bars and sit straight up and watch the cars behind me in case one is approaching faster than I am comfortable with. You could consider bar-end mirrors.
http://www.zianet.com/genmar/
I have a similar problem but not as extreme, as I pull in an elbow and move around a small bit and I can see behind through one mirror. I think just about everyone has some level of issues with the stock mirrors.
On another note, I used to love having my mirrors mounted to the handlebars on my first bike. Especially at stop lights I could turn the handle bars and sit straight up and watch the cars behind me in case one is approaching faster than I am comfortable with. You could consider bar-end mirrors.
11-28-2009, 02:13 PM
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I am in this boat, I'm only 5'7" and can see fine when i tuck in a elbow. I have considered "pig spotters" to make the bike more sleek. they are sooo expensive though and haven't brought myself to do it yet...
11-28-2009, 02:38 PM
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Probably a bit extreme for some, but I like the set-up on this bike, a rear facing camera 
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-VTR1000-...item1e595319c0
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-VTR1000-...item1e595319c0
11-29-2009, 05:59 PM
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Wayyyy back in the day a guy named Don Herve made a batch of mirror extenders. I have a set. You might be able to get something like this made, or better yet have a batch made and sell them on this forum!
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